Tourette
Syndrome Medical Doctors
A
Dr.'s quote on his Tourette Syndrome patients: "Children (patients)
with neuropsychiatric disorders are not defined by a diagnosis of
a disease or disability. Rather, they come with interfering symptoms
that they don't understand. If I can help them put this complex behavior
into a positive or functional or successful mode, they not only do
well, but they are among the most delightful, interesting and challenging
individuals that I learn from on a daily basis." - Dr.
Lawrence W. Brown
Any
medical doctor (M.D.) knowledgeable about Tourette Syndrome can diagnose
the disorder. This includes paediatricians, psychiatrists, neurologist,
geneticists, etc. Non-physicians can also suggest the Tourette diagnosis
including psychologists and mental health therapists and even teachers,
but only medical doctors can prescribe medications and most insurance
companies require an "official" diagnosis" by a medical
doctor. Also many doctors and clinicians have multiple certifications
and some have pioneered new treatment approaches.
If you want to find a medical doctor who specializes in Tourette Syndrome
- to confirm a diagnosis, and or to advise you of available treatment
options,The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) keeps an updated list
of medical doctors that treat Tourette’s in most locations.
They also have lists of psychologists, social workers, educators and
advocates.
The
Tourette Syndrome Association will mail you a list of medical doctors
in your area at no charge.
If you
are in a country outside of the United States, the Tourette Syndrome
Association also has a list of international
contacts that can help you find medical doctors in your country
and location as well.
Contact
the Tourette Syndrome Association here:
| Mailing
Address |
Contact |
Tourette
Syndrome Association, Inc.
42-40 Bell Boulevard
Bayside NY 11361
|
Phone:
(718) 224-2999
E-mail: ts@tsa-usa.org
Website: www.tsa-usa.org
|
Reference
information, considerations, questions, and discussion about qualifying
a Tourette Syndrome medical doctor for your specific needs can be
found here:
http://tourettenowwhat.tripod.com/doctors.htm
Tips
to help find medical doctors who treat specific diseases or conditions:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/services/doctor.html
Tips
for getting ready to see a medical doctor:
Finding
the right primary care for you
Making
the most of your doctor's visit
Using
health information from the Web
When
something isn't quite right, SPEAK UP
